DSHS FTAA Chief Engineer

We need your leadership skills to perform skilled engineering and repair work related to boiler operations at our Special Commitment Center (SCC) on McNeil Island in the picturesque Puget Sound. As a senior-level specialist, you’ll apply advanced technical knowledge in the overall operation and maintenance of high-pressure heating plants consisting of two or more boilers.

Special Commitment Center staff ride a passenger boat between Steilacoom and McNeil Island. The boat/ferry trip is approximately 20 minutes each way.

SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Day Shift - Sunday to Wednesday 6:00am - 4:00pm.

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day work load for the Steam plant operations
• Supervise preventative maintenance programs and monitor daily log of activities
• Evaluate operating issues and help bring them to resolution
• Maintain budget and cost control devices necessary for efficient production of steam, electricity, clean air and chilled water.
• Recommend and assist in planning for expansion and improvements of Steam plant facilities and equipment
• Ensures that all the equipment are repaired and maintained to meet required operation and regulatory standards set forth by TJC, CMS and Fire Marshall

• Ability to lead and train employees in performing skilled Steam plant work
• Plan, layout, and assign work and give clear, concise instructions
• Establish and monitor appropriate housekeeping procedures and safety standards of all assigned areas
• Prepare and maintain basic project reports and records including the completion of work requests
• Work proficiently with computer programs:
  Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Asset planner

Applicable steam engineer's license and Four years supervisory experience with power plant operations, including feed water systems, coal, gas, and fuel oil fire high-pressure boiler systems and all auxiliary equipment, water chilling systems, and related combustion controls and safety devices.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license/certification/registration.

Questions? Contact reema.goyal.gov and reference #04868.

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